ORANGES

Fresh Sawdust

#C8A278

RGB 200, 162, 120 · HSL 31°, 42%, 63% · CMYK 0, 19, 40, 22

Fresh Sawdust is #C8A278 in HEX — rgb(200, 162, 120), hsl(31°, 42%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 40%, 22%).

Fresh Sawdust pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 31°, 42%, 63%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#C8A278

RGB200, 162, 120

HSL31°, 42%, 63%

HSV31°, 40%, 78%

CMYK0, 19, 40, 22

Decimal13148792

CSS RGBrgb(200, 162, 120)

CSS HSLhsl(31, 42%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Roxbury HC-42

ΔE 1 · #CBA479

Behr

Butter Nut HDC-AC-13

ΔE 1.3 · #CCA57A

PPG

Outback 1088-5

ΔE 2.1 · #C9A375

Valspar

Buckskin Pony 3004-7C

ΔE 2.3 · #C8A173

Sherwin-Williams

Vintage Gold SW9024

ΔE 2.8 · #CBA576

Vista Paint

Supreme Bean K-1026

ΔE 2.8 · #CBA37E

Dunn-Edwards

Tan Plan DE6137

ΔE 3 · #C19E78

Hallman-Lindsay

Cinnamon Toast 246

ΔE 3.4 · #CAA272

Colorhouse

Clay .01 Clay-01

ΔE 3.8 · #C49C6D

Kilz

Raw Wood LC240-01

ΔE 3.8 · #CAA380

Dulux

Chickpea S12E4

ΔE 4.3 · #C5A780

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 5 · #BA9873

IKEA

IKEA144 144

ΔE 7.9 · #D9B27D

Dutch Boy

Tan Hide DCP-0261

ΔE 8.8 · #B29B79

RAL

Beige 1001

ΔE 11.1 · #C2B078

Farrow & Ball

Hay 37

ΔE 14 · #DFC795

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8A278

#799FC8

Analogous

#C87A79

#C8A278

#C7C879

Triadic

#C8A278

#79C8A2

#A279C8

Split-Complementary

#C8A278

#79C7C8

#7A79C8

Tetradic

#C8A278

#79C87A

#799FC8

#C879C7

Monochromatic

#775531

#AE7C47

#C8A278

#DEC8AF

#F5EDE6

Rectangle

#C8A278

#9FC879

#799FC8

#A279C8

Compound

#C8A278

#C7C879

#799FC8

#7A79C8

Variations

Lighter

#D3B594

#DBC7B2

#E8DED4

Darker

#B88249

#815A30

#4C341B

Saturation

#ADA195

#C8A279

#E4A35E

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.36:1

Fail

vs Black

8.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8A278

#B8AD78

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8A278

#A9A97E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8A278

#C99DA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Fresh Sawdust reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#D5A675

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C8A278

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C3AB99

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#5E87B3

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C8A278;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8A278;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-sawdust: #C8A278;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-sawdust': '#C8A278' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8A278] text-[#C8A278]

SCSS

$fresh-sawdust: #C8A278;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8A278?

#C8A278 is Fresh Sawdust, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #C8A278 warm or cool?

Fresh Sawdust reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fresh Sawdust?

Fresh Sawdust works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Fresh Sawdust?

Fresh Sawdust pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Fresh Sawdust?

You can download Fresh Sawdust on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Fresh Sawdust?

The hex code is #C8A278. In RGB it's 200, 162, 120, and in HSL it's 31°, 42%, 63%.

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